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| | | | Joined: Apr 2023 Posts: 11 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2023 Posts: 11 | Hey everyone. I've got a '54 1/2 ton I'm putting a 1962 passenger car 235 in. I'm using the original truck transmission, 3 speed on the column, and I was wondering if there was going to be any conflict between this newer engine mating up to the 54 trans, truck clutch fork, etc... Any advice will be appreciated | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,165 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,165 | The only issue is using the correct bell housing and flywheel. If you are going 12V then you'll either need a 12V starter and flywheel or if using the original stomp starter (6V) you'll need the corresponding flywheel. The 6V starter can be used on 12V without issue. Take a gander at this Tech Tip to learn about the differences in starters and flywheels. The transmission will bolt right in (assuming you're using the original bell housing.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,022 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,022 | Welcome back classicfins. Although this thread topic is starts off engine related, it ties in with the Driveline Forum as it involves mating up to your truck driveline behind the engine. For this forum, I'd want to know what type of front engine mount is on the passenger car 235, as I know what a '62 truck 235 front mount is and it requires some changes to fit your '54 truck front cross member. Once you get past that front mount question, most of the rest of the swap falls into the "Driveline" area, dealing with the bell housing, flywheel, clutch and transmission mating to the original '54 stuff. Those questions should be asked in the "Driveline". 
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow this story in the DITY Gallery"My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine"1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,876 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,876 | Was a 235 ever used in a 62 passenger car? I believe the only 235 application in 62 was in a limited number of trucks. If you're actually working with a 230 or 250 engine, there will be a considerable number of fit issues- - - - -bellhousing bolt pattern, engine length, and motor mount position problems. Can you post some pictures, and/or casting numbers?
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| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,165 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,165 | According to the GM Heritage Center, 1962 was the last year the 235 was used in a passenger car. In 1963 Chevy went to the 230.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,460 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,460 | 1962 was the last year for 235
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| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,165 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,165 | 1962 was the last year for 235 Correct. For 1963, the standard 6 cyl was the 230 for both passenger cars and pickup trucks.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 167 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 167 | I can attest to the 235 being used in the full size Chevrolet cars. I’m selling what is left of one.
I invest my money in precious metals, mostly rust!
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2025 Posts: 13 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2025 Posts: 13 | I believe you will find that the accelerator linkage pivot on the 62 235 need to be moved forward. I have a 62 car 235 in my shop that a friend bought for his 51 car and he found that was a difference from the 216. We have not installed yet because of his health. It’s a 16000 mile mother that was complete with a Powerglide trans, not sure what he plans now.
I put a 54 truck 235 in my 51 3100 and there was no problem with the accelerator linkage. | | |
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